Sinn Féin doing well in early tallies in Limerick

Sinn Fein appear to be polling very well across Limerick as sorting of votes in the local elections continue at the University of Limerick Sports Arena.

Sorting is continuing in Limerick City East, Cappapmore - Kilmallock and Limerick City West.

Latest indcations show Sinn Fein's Maurice Quinlivan topping the poll in Limerick City North, while his party colleague Seighin O Ceallaigh is way ahead in Limerick City East

Turnout will be around fifty per cent.

Maurice Quinlivan says he's delighted so far. Fianna Fail's Eddie Ryan is topping the poll with just fifty per cent of the boxes open, with Sinn Fein's Lisa Marie Sheehy second. He's confident of getting a seat but says it's still very early to call: